MDS Coordinator (LPN, RN)

Trilogy Health Services; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Weekly Pay + Quarterly Increases

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave

Tuition & Student Loan Assistance

Job summary

Trilogy Health Services in Elkhart, IN is seeking an MDS Coordinator (LPN, RN) responsible for overseeing resident assessments and care planning. You'll ensure compliance with relevant regulations and work closely with residents and families regarding care options.

Candidates should have a valid LPN or RN license and several years of MDS experience. This position offers benefits including medical coverage, weekly pay, and more.

Qualifications

• Must have a current LPN or RN license.
• 3-5 years of experience in MDS or assessment role preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the resident assessment and care planning process.
• Conduct and complete MDS assessments for residents.
• Prepare and transmit reports to Medicare and Medicaid databases.
• Develop and implement written care plans for residents.
• Provide information on financial assistance programs.

Skills

Resident assessment

Care planning

MDS compliance

CPR certification

Education

Current, valid state LPN or RN license

3-5 years experience in MDS or assessment role

Job description

Position Overview

The MDS Coordinator (LPN, RN) is responsible for overseeing the resident assessment and care planning process and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations related to resident assessments, quality of care and Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and complete the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment to evaluate residents' physical, psychological and functional status, including the implementation of Care Area Assessments (CAA)s and triggers.
• Evaluate each resident's condition and pertinent medical data to determine any need for special assessment activities or a need to amend the admission assessment.
• Prepare and electronically transmit timely reports to the national Medicare and Medicaid databases.
• Develop a written plan of care (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident that identifies the problems/needs of the resident and the goals to be accomplished for each problem/need identified.
• Provide information to residents/families on Medicare/Medicaid and other financial assistance programs available to the residents.
• Ensure that MDS notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and of the residents' response to the service.
• Assist with completing the care plan portion of the residents' discharge plan. Evaluate and implement recommendations from established committees as they pertain to the assessment and/or care plan functions of the health campus.

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain a current, valid state LPN or RN license
• Three (3) to five (5) years' experience working in the MDS or assessment role in a senior residential care, healthcare, senior living industry or long-term care environment, preferred
• Current, valid CPR certification required

Compensation will be determined based on the relevant license or certification held, as well as the candidate's years of experience.

Location

Greenleaf Health Campus, 1201 E Beardsley Ave, Elkhart, IN (US-IN-Elkhart)

Benefits

Our comprehensive Thrive benefits program focuses on your well-being, offering support for personal wellness, financial stability, career growth, and meaningful connections. This list includes some of the key benefits, though additional options are available.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage – Includes free Virtual Doctor Visits, with coverage starting in your first 30 days.
• Get Paid Weekly + Quarterly Increases – Enjoy weekly pay and regular quarterly wage increases.
• Spending & Retirement Accounts – HSA with company match, Dependent Care, LSA, and 401(k) with company match.
• PTO + Paid Parental Leave – Paid time off and fully paid parental leave for new parents.
• Inclusive Care – No-cost LGBTQIA+ support and gender-affirming care coordination.
• Tuition & Student Loan Assistance – Financial support for education, certifications, and student loan repayment.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to diversity and inclusion, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS (WI, IN, OH, MI & KY): for this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment.